Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#16 Steroids in COPD: Mind the Gap Segment

05.30.2018 - By Core IM TeamPlay

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Let’s take your breath away… with a review on steroids in treating COPD exacerbations!

Time Stamps

* How does GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) define a COPD exacerbation? (2:44)

* What outcomes do steroids actually improve in treating a COPD exacerbation? (5:08)

* What is the evidence behind a 5 day steroid “burst”? (7:20)

* Are IV steroids more powerful than PO? (9:00)

For full show notes: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/05/30/mind-the-gap-steriods-in-copd/ (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2018/05/30/mind-the-gap-steriods-in-copd/)

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